Lake Tahoe to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

570.7 miles 918.4 km · straight line
684.8 miles estimated 1102.1 km · driving distance
13h 47min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
129° SE bearing direction

How far is Lake Tahoe from Surprise?

The distance from Lake Tahoe to Surprise is 570.7 miles (918.4 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located SE of Lake Tahoe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 684.8 miles, taking about 13h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Lake Tahoe in California and Surprise in Arizona.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Tahoe and Surprise. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lake Tahoe to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 47min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 32min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 55min $82–$240* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Tahoe & Surprise

Quick Facts

Lake Tahoe
39.10°N, 120.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
1897m elevation
Surprise
33.63°N, 112.33°W
America/Phoenix
358m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients